Judge denies stay order after plaintiffs argue against NAR deal

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a case now known as Moratis stress that NAR’s proposed settlement won’t stop “a key element of the antitrust conspiracy” and might take years to go into effect. Continue reading

DOJ urges court to overturn judgment in REX v. Zillow

“The judge’s decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,” the DOJ’s filing states. The brief may give REX a new leg up in its case. Continue reading

Broker-owned MLSs have forked over millions under NAR opt-in deal

The vast majority of more than 600 multiple listing services nationwide have chosen to opt in to the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement, according to a new Inman analysis. Continue reading

DOJ inquiry delays settlement-related document rollout at CAR

The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the U.S. Department of Justice. Continue reading

Former NAR employee seeks $1M in new lawsuit alleging retaliation

Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for the Realtors Information Network, filed suit after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probe into her racial and sexual harassment claims. Continue reading

Your insights matter: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for June

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading

‘Not warranted’: DOJ pushes back against NAR rehearing request

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday argued NAR “does not identify any errors of law or fact meriting panel rehearing” over whether the antitrust enforcer can reopen its probe into NAR rules. Continue reading

Mark your calendars: DOJ set to weigh in on multiple antitrust cases

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. Mark your calendars: The U.S. Department of Justice will… Continue reading

Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs

Using artificial intelligence, the latest technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to rebrand itself at a time when solutions are sorely needed, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. Continue reading